Whether you are creating a short film about a loved one or about to produce a short film requirement for your filmmaking class, digital movie making is now a mainstay and not just a trend.
A neophyte trainee in filmmaking or a professional film producer must know what needs to be checked when you are filming. The following are basic tips that both types of filmmakers can use:
The Equipment
The development stage of digital film technology today has reached the point wherein no-knowledge individuals, both about digital filmmaking and filmmaking per se, can come up with professional-looking videos and short films for both family and friends.. This is because of the easy to operate equipment used. However, you must be able to select one that will fit all your needs and different uses.
You must be aware that the digital video camcorders come in different formats. The MiniDVs record on small tapes as the video cameras record on High Disk Drive or HDD. DVD camcorders meantime record videos straight on discs that can be viewed through the DVD player.
If you’re using it for family movies and short films of gatherings, the miniDV is more appropriate as it is handy and quite easy to operate. The other kinds of cameras also have advantages of their own. Video cameras are known for easier sharing of your work. This can be great for those who are studying filmmaking and needs to share their films to a group. The advantage of the DVD camcorders is its large storage which is suited for those who produce full-length films or professional ones.
You should have a video editing software as well but you need not worry about it is found built-in in most desktop PCs and laptops.
The Angles and Shoots
For you to be able to have professional shots, you need to take into consideration the four aspects: lighting and exposure, stability, audio and editing. Digital video camcorders don’t work quite well in an environment with a wide range of lighting. Always make it a point that lighting is more uniform.
For the purpose of stability, you can make use of the tripod at all times or the digital stabilizer if you have one Bear in mind that a slight movement in the cam can ruin the entire scene.
A camcorder has built-in basic audio devices. To have better quality of sound, you can set up a boom microphone on the audio input port and place it closer to the subject during filming.
When editing, it’s always best to keep away from too elaborate effects; be simple and your film won’t be appearing too amateurish.
